20 U.S. Code § 1432 - Definitions

The term “at-risk infant or toddler” means an individual under 3 years of age who would be at risk of experiencing a substantial developmental delay if early intervention services were not provided to the individual.

(2) Council

The term “council” means a State interagency coordinating council established under section
1441 of this title.

(3) Developmental delay

The term “developmental delay”, when used with respect to an individual residing in a State, has the meaning given such term by the State under section
1435(a)(1) of this title.

(xiv)transportation and related costs that are necessary to enable an infant or toddler and the infant’s or toddler’s family to receive another service described in this paragraph;

(F)are provided by qualified personnel, including—

(i)special educators;

(ii)speech-language pathologists and audiologists;

(iii)occupational therapists;

(iv)physical therapists;

(v)psychologists;

(vi)social workers;

(vii)nurses;

(viii)registered dietitians;

(ix)family therapists;

(x)vision specialists, including ophthalmologists and optometrists;

(xi)orientation and mobility specialists; and

(xii)pediatricians and other physicians;

(G)to the maximum extent appropriate, are provided in natural environments, including the home, and community settings in which children without disabilities participate; and

(H)are provided in conformity with an individualized family service plan adopted in accordance with section
1436 of this title.

(5) Infant or toddler with a disability

The term “infant or toddler with a disability”—

(A)means an individual under 3 years of age who needs early intervention services because the individual—

(i)is experiencing developmental delays, as measured by appropriate diagnostic instruments and procedures in 1 or more of the areas of cognitive development, physical development, communication development, social or emotional development, and adaptive development; or

(ii)has a diagnosed physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay; and

(B)may also include, at a State’s discretion—

(i)at-risk infants and toddlers; and

(ii)children with disabilities who are eligible for services under section
1419 of this title and who previously received services under this subchapter until such children enter, or are eligible under State law to enter, kindergarten or elementary school, as appropriate, provided that any programs under this subchapter serving such children shall include—

(I)an educational component that promotes school readiness and incorporates pre-literacy, language, and numeracy skills; and

(II)a written notification to parents of their rights and responsibilities in determining whether their child will continue to receive services under this subchapter or participate in preschool programs under section
1419 of this title.